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N229 VDU

1995 Ldv Convoy

White Diesel 2498cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Jun 2011
Tests7 (4 pass, 3 fail)
Pass rate57.1%

Mileage

148,644 mi
Last recorded148,644 miles
Recorded on2 Jun 2010
Typical for 1995 Ldv Convoy70,764 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationN229 VDU
MakeLdv
ModelConvoy
Year1995
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,498cc

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MOT History

4 pass 3 fail
Pass 2 Jun 2010 148,644 miles

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bonnet slightly damaged

front/centre/rear prop shaft coupling worn

nearside front wheel bearing requires attention soon

nearside rear leaf spring rear hanger mount area slightly corroded (requires attention soon)

offside front tyre on legal limit

rear diff leaking

Fail 27 May 2010 148,620 miles

Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)

Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Nearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Rear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

Offside Rear Upper Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

bonnet slightly damaged

front/centre/rear prop shaft coupling worn

nearside front wheel bearing requires attention soon

nearside rear leaf spring rear hanger mount area slightly corroded (requires attention soon)

offside front tyre on legal limit

rear diff leaking

nearside centre chassis rail holded and corroded but not in perscribed area

Pass 31 Oct 2008 142,406 miles

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both centre prop shaft couplings worn

nearside head lamp lense cracked

oil leak

rear differential leaking

rear light support frame corroded

Fail 16 Oct 2008 142,376 miles

Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Fuel cap/sealing device sealing washer missing (7.2.4c)

Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

Nearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Rear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

both centre prop shaft couplings worn

nearsdide head lamp lense cracked

oil leak

rear differential leaking

rear light support frame corroded

Pass 1 Oct 2007 131,842 miles

both centre prop shaft couplings worn

nearside front brake discs slightly pitted on inner face

nearside light lens cracked

offside front inner brake pad wearing thin

oil leak

several stone chips in windscreen

slight play in steering box

slight weap of power steering fluid from around steering box

Fail 26 Sep 2007 131,816 miles

Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)

Horn not working (1.6.2a)

Nearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Offside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)

Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Offside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

Offside Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)

Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)

Nearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

both centre prop shafts couplings worn

nearside headlamp lens cracked

oil leak around engine

several stone chips in windscreen

slight play in steering box

Pass 9 Sep 2006 123,011 miles

front number plate becoming unledgable

front windscreen has several small chips in it

How Reliable is the Ldv Convoy?

Based on 522,399 MOT tests across 52,120 vehicles.

64.1%
Pass Rate
4,907
Miles/Year
30
Year Lifespan
52,120
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 29,934
Brake pipe excessively corroded 28,643
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 27,199
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 20,370
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 20,184
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N229 VDU is a 1995 Ldv Convoy in White with a 2,498cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 7 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 57.1%.

Across all 1995 Ldv Convoy models, the average MOT pass rate is 60.5% with a typical mileage of 70,764 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Ldv Convoy fails its MOT is parking brake: efficiency below requirements, accounting for 29,934 recorded failures. If you're considering buying N229 VDU, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Ldv Convoy typically stays on UK roads for around 30 years. At 31 years old, this Ldv Convoy is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was N229 VDU registered?

N229 VDU is a 1995 Ldv Convoy, first registered on 27 November 1995.

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